Section 27.11 In Personam Jurisdiction

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

IV. (§27.11) In Personam Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction based on the domicile of the petitioning spouse is sufficient to authorize the dissolution of a marriage. If the proceeding affects status only, such as the existence of the marriage itself or custody of children, the action is in rem, and a valid judgment requires only that the res be before the court on proper notice. Beckmann v. Beckmann, 218 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Mo. banc 1949). Domicile as the sole basis for jurisdiction is not sufficient insofar as the...